Flu

10 Precautions To Take Amid Seasonal Change

As the season is changing gradually, you can take these 10 precautions. These are general precautions or generic remedy and should not be construed as a medical advice

Feb 20, 2024, 13:50 PM IST

Winter Wellness Guide: How To Prepare Physically, Mentally And Emotionally For Cold Season - Expert's Tips

The winter season means cuddling under warm blankets and sipping your favourite hot chocolate. But the cold months also lead to health issues like flu as well as cause physical and mental lethargy. An expert shares with us an overall wellness guide for winter months.

Nov 30, 2023, 08:57 AM IST

Another COVID Like Pandemic Coming From China? AIIMS Doctor Says This

Typically, the flu persists for about a week. Doctors advise to wear a mask and maintain social distancing measures to avoid infection.

Nov 27, 2023, 22:23 PM IST

Threat Of COVID-19's Pirola Variant Looming Over Delhi NCR, Households Affected By Viral, Flu: Survey

The new variant, named BA.2.86 and nicknamed Pirola, is making waves in several countries across the globe including the USA and UK. 

Sep 12, 2023, 07:56 AM IST

Cold And Flu: Natural Remedies That Can Give You Quick And Lasting Relief

Here's how herbs can be used to improve skin health, reduce inflammation, and even boost the immune system. Let's find out.

May 30, 2023, 08:53 AM IST

Cardio Exercises May Help Lower Risk Of Death From Flu Or Pneumonia: Study

In the study, people who met both recommended weekly physical activity targets had nearly half (48 percent) the risk of dying from flu or pneumonia as their peers who met neither.

May 18, 2023, 16:46 PM IST

Exposure To Air Pollution During Pregnancy Enhances Risk Of Respiratory Infections: Study

The study reveals pregnant women are disproportionately affected by influenza, resulting in a more than 10-fold increase in hospitalisation risk.

Apr 20, 2023, 12:40 PM IST

Long Covid Severity May Be Similar To Seasonal Influenza: Study

The study reveals that younger age groups and non-indigenous populations were more likely to report moderate to severe functional limitations after influenza than Omicron.

 

Apr 17, 2023, 18:21 PM IST

People Suffering From Flu Can Be At A Higher Risk Of Heart Attack: Study

The study reveals that about 35 percent of patients who had a heart attack died, of any cause, within a year of being diagnosed with flu. 

Mar 30, 2023, 15:17 PM IST

Influenza A Virus Subtype H3N2 Scare: Will Schools Be Shut In Tamil Nadu? MK Stalin Govt Answers

The cases of Influenza A Virus Subtype H3N2 are on the rise in the country with most patients having symptoms of cough and cold, body ache, and fever.

 

Mar 16, 2023, 09:45 AM IST

War Against Influenza: Researchers Find New Approach For Producing Medicines Against Flu, Claims Study

The study reveals that despite having been vaccinated, older people and patients with health problems in particular run a heightened risk of falling prey to influenza.

Feb 25, 2023, 13:20 PM IST

World Pneumonia Day: Maintain your respiratory health this winter with these tips

As the winter seaosn gets underway, you may become prone to respiratory diseases like pneumonia. Here's how you maintain your respiratory health this winter season.

Nov 12, 2022, 13:19 PM IST

Tomato Fever fear grips Kerala: How to protect your children from viral infection?

Tomato Fever: As Kerala grapples with the spread of Tomato Fever among children, take a look at how you can protect your kids from the infection.

Jul 17, 2022, 12:14 PM IST

COVID-19 now less deadly than flu, says an expert

According to infectious diseases expert Professor Paul Hunter, COVID-19 now could be less deadly than flu in the UK.

Mar 13, 2022, 13:14 PM IST

Europe faces threat of prolonged 'twindemic' as flu returns amid rising Covid-19 cases

Since mid-December, flu viruses have been circulating in Europe at a higher-than-expected rate.

Jan 18, 2022, 10:51 AM IST

Omicron maybe '1st ray of light' against Covid: UK scientist

Omicron could be an indicator that people can live with Covid as an endemic disease.

Jan 11, 2022, 11:27 AM IST

DNA: Understand in 10 points how COVID became just ‘flu’

The infection of coronavirus is spreading rapidly all over the world, but this time COVID has become just flu which is less dangerous than last time. It is also important to know whether the condition of coronavirus will also be the same as Spanish flu?

Jan 10, 2022, 23:34 PM IST